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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Eve Smallman

I spent years trying to combat window condensation – then a simple dish-soap trick turned out to be the key all along

A living room with windows with white and brown polka dot curtains around them, white marble tiling, and a lowered seating area with a gray leather couch, a coffee table, and a guitar in it.

I’ve lived in my home for three years and have spent most of that time battling damp droplets on my windows. That was until I discovered the dish soap window condensation hack.

After using it for over two months, I can confirm it’s a game-changer and a time-saver. Cleaning pros also agree it’s a clever way to tackle the problem. They’ve shared top tips for trying it and I’ve run through the steps required, as well as weighing up the pros and cons.

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